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Cynique "Cyniquian" Level Poster Username: Cynique
Post Number: 5681 Registered: 01-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, October 30, 2006 - 01:00 pm: |
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I'm a minimalist; I love assertions that are concise and succinct. Which is why when a riddle I had never heard before came to my attention, I was blown away. To me, it so totally summarizes an aspect of life. Just like another little philosophical gem that resonates with me in its belief that:"Life is the question, and love is the answer", or another favorite of mine suggesting how "life is a journey that is homeward bound". I am also charmed by the profound symbolism in the simple little ditty that advises to "Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream." But I digress. The riddle which hooked me is as follows. It was new to me, - but what do I know? Maybe its answer is a familiar one to others. What the heck. It's a slow day on the board. zzzzzzz What is it that the poor have, the rich want, and God fears? I'll supply the answer later if no one comes up with it. |
Mzuri "Cyniquian" Level Poster Username: Mzuri
Post Number: 2026 Registered: 01-2006
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, October 30, 2006 - 01:08 pm: |
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(I know it, I know it, I know it, I know it, I know it, but I'll let someone else have a guess - since it's such a slow day)
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Va_sis Regular Poster Username: Va_sis
Post Number: 174 Registered: 02-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, October 30, 2006 - 02:43 pm: |
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nothing |
Cynique "Cyniquian" Level Poster Username: Cynique
Post Number: 5682 Registered: 01-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, October 30, 2006 - 03:08 pm: |
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Question posed by riddle: What is it that the poor have, the rich want, and God fears? Correct answer supplied by va-sis Nothing Reward for supplying right solution: nothing
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Va_sis Regular Poster Username: Va_sis
Post Number: 175 Registered: 02-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, October 30, 2006 - 03:54 pm: |
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lol!!!!! |
Yvettep Veteran Poster Username: Yvettep
Post Number: 1384 Registered: 01-2005
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 12:57 pm: |
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LOL @ Cynique & Va_Sis! I guess I must be middle class cuz I gotta lotta nothing! |
Cynique "Cyniquian" Level Poster Username: Cynique
Post Number: 5685 Registered: 01-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 01:03 pm: |
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Yeah, Yvette, a usual the middleclass is ignored. The long-suffering silent majority can't even qualify to be the answer in a riddle. |
Chrishayden AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Chrishayden
Post Number: 2920 Registered: 03-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 11:56 am: |
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Cynique: You are trying to force me into insulting you, aren't you? Well, I won't do it. I have love and Jesus in my heart. |
Cynique "Cyniquian" Level Poster Username: Cynique
Post Number: 5693 Registered: 01-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 03:53 pm: |
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Just go row your boat gently down the stream, chrishayden, and when you get in deep water, jump in. |
Mzuri "Cyniquian" Level Poster Username: Mzuri
Post Number: 2032 Registered: 01-2006
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 04:01 pm: |
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Yeah. What Cynique said!
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